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Afghan national suspect in US National Guard shooting overstayed visa
Lakanwal entered the United States in 2021 under a special visa program for Afghans who assisted U.S. forces during the Afghanistan war.
Investigators have identified the suspect involved in Wednesday’s targeted attack on two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C., as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, Reuters reported citing an anonymous Justice Department official.
Lakanwal entered the United States in 2021 under a special visa program for Afghans who assisted U.S. forces during the Afghanistan war. Authorities said he overstayed his visa and is currently in the country illegally.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed on X that the suspect arrived in September 2021 under the Biden administration’s Operation Allies Welcome, a program aimed at resettling Afghan allies.
Federal investigators continue to probe the motive and circumstances of the attack, which left the two National Guard members in critical condition. The incident is also being reviewed as a potential act of terrorism.
This development comes amid heightened scrutiny of Afghan arrivals under U.S. resettlement programs and ongoing national security concerns in the capital.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, said Tuesday that the escalating conflict between Kabul and Islamabad has placed additional strain on Afghanistan’s health system and increased risks to the health and well-being of vulnerable populations.
According to Ghebreyesus, since late February, at least six health facilities in Afghanistan have been affected by the rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
He added that the World Health Organization is working to verify reports of attacks on the Omid Drug Rehabilitation Hospital in Kabul.
He called on Afghanistan and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and prioritize peace.
Writing on X, he said: “Peace is the best medicine.”
Following Monday night’s attack by Pakistan’s military regime on the Omid Drug Rehabilitation Hospital in Kabul, 408 people were killed and more than 250 others were injured.
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said Tuesday that in Afghanistan, civilians are bearing the cost of the ongoing conflict between Kabul and Islamabad.
In a statement, UNAMA said that under international law, all parties to the conflict must respect and protect the sick and wounded, healthcare workers, hospitals, and ambulances.
The organization added that these laws prohibit any attacks on hospitals and ambulances.
According to UNAMA, between 24 February and before 16 March, it has recorded at least 74 civilian deaths and 212 others injured in Afghanistan as a result of the hostilities.
UNAMA once again called for de-escalation and a permanent ceasefire, urging Afghanistan and Pakistan to act in accordance with their obligations under international law and to protect civilians.
Following a Monday night attack by Pakistan’s military regime on the Omid Drug Rehabilitation Hospital in Kabul, at least 400 people were killed and around 250 others were injured.
The Ministry of External Affairs of India has strongly condemned Monday night’s airstrike attributed to Pakistan on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul.
In an official statement, India described the attack, which took place on the night of March 16, as a “cowardly and unconscionable act” that killed a large number of civilians at a medical facility.
It emphasized that such a site cannot be justified as a military target under any circumstances.
India further called the incident a “blatant assault” on Afghanistan’s sovereignty and a serious threat to regional peace and stability, adding that it reflects a pattern of reckless behavior.
The statement also noted that carrying out such an attack during the holy month of Ramadan makes it even more reprehensible, stressing that no moral or legal grounds exist for targeting a hospital and its patients.
India urged the international community to hold those responsible accountable and to ensure an immediate end to attacks on civilians.
It concluded by extending condolences to the families of the victims, wishing a swift recovery to the injured, and reaffirming support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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